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The Meniscus Matters: Modern Management from Injury to Function

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Meniscus injuries are among the most common knee pathologies encountered across orthopedic, sports, and occupational settings—yet they remain frequently misunderstood and inconsistently managed. This presentation will explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and injury mechanisms of the meniscus while differentiating between traumatic and degenerative tears. We will explore clinical presentation, red flags, imaging considerations, and current evidence surrounding surgical versus conservative management.

Designed for health and wellness professionals, this session will bridge the gap between diagnosis and functional recovery. Attendees will gain practical, interdisciplinary strategies for evaluation, patient education, load management, and progression of care—whether working with post-operative patients, non-operative cases, or individuals aiming to return to work, sport, or daily activities. The goal is to empower clinicians to make confident, evidence-informed decisions that optimize outcomes, and reduce unnecessary, lengthy, and often costly interventions.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, The Meniscus Matters: Modern Management from Injury to Function created by Dr. Meghan Braun in 2026.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Originally presented as a live event May 13th, 2026

Presenter and Course Creator

Dr. Meghan Braun, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, HSP

Dr. Meghan Braun is a board certified and licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida, specializing in sports performance and rehabilitation, injury prevention, return to play, concussion management, orthopedics, strength and conditioning, and youth movement development. She is certified in Manual Therapy (MTC), utilizing hands-on techniques including joint and soft tissue mobilization for the spine and extremities, and is also an Emergency Medical Responder, Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) promoting athletic and movement development, and a Hesch Certified Sacroiliac Practitioner (HSP).

Dr. Braun's philosophy is focused on applying treatment beyond the symptoms; by identifying the root cause of pain or discomfort, correcting movement discrepancies, and providing appropriate treatment plans with emphasis on patient education to Restore, Develop, and Strengthen functional mobility.

Dr. Braun received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, FL, studying under Dr. Stanley Paris. She is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the APTA Sports Physical Therapy section, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the US Lacrosse Association. Prior to acquiring her DPT, she completed her BA in Psychology at The University of Dallas in Irving, TX. While attending undergraduate school she played NCAA lacrosse and basketball and continues her passion of playing and coaching sports within the North Florida area and abroad.

Dr. Meghan Braun authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Target Audience

This webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Differentiate between traumatic and degenerative meniscus tears based on mechanism of injury, clinical presentation, and functional limitations.
  2. 2 Apply evidence-based criteria to determine appropriate conservative versus surgical management pathways for patients with meniscus tears.
  3. 3 Develop a phase-based rehabilitation plan for both non-operative and post-surgical meniscus injuries that reflects tissue healing, load tolerance, and functional demands.

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours
Eligible until Jan 2nd, 2030
CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# 15724. This Distance Learning–Independent activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030
CE Learning Systems is an accredited provider by the California Board of Physical Therapy. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours CE Broker logo 20-1402078
Eligible until Aug 19th, 2028
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours CE Broker logo 20-1402078
Eligible until Aug 19th, 2028
Impact CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (Provider # 50-315).
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 16th, 2028
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSED BOT)

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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until May 30th, 2028
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. APS # 2805075TX. Accreditation Period: 6/1/25-5/31/28
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